Computer science is more than just programming ­– it’s also expected to be one of the fastest growing career fields over the next few years. The University of Memphis will offer girls in grades 8 through 11 a look inside
the world of computer science when it hosts its second annual Computational Thinking
Summer Camp July 19-23.

The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily on the U of M campus. Only basic computer
familiarity (no programming) is required. There is no charge to attend.

Students will learn about career opportunities for computer science students and about
the many activities that computer scientists are involved in. U of M computer science
professors will discuss some of their research projects. They will cover the basic
concepts of computational thinking and how it can be applied to diverse professional
fields and to everyday lives. There will be fun, hands-on experience with AgentSheets,
a game authoring and simulation tool.